Support Practitioner - Balmore, East Dunbartonshire

On the look out for a new, rewarding part-time job where you make a difference every day? We've got just the opportunity for you!

Our amazing #TeamFirpark are now on the look out for positive, patient and flexible new colleagues to join them in Balmore, East Dunbartonshire on a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) basis. For these opportunities we will need you to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

The Role

You'll become part of a fun, friendly team who provide support to four gentleman with learning disabilities and Autism within their own residential setting.

The great thing about this job it that no two days are ever the same. As a Support Practitioner, you'll support the gentlemen with their day to day personal needs, including meal planning, cooking, housework, personal care, moving and assisting and medication.

With the gentlemen enjoying being part of their local community, we're looking for you to be enthusiastic about participating and supporting them with their hobbies and interests which include swimming, going for walks, meals out, exploring new places and trips in their car.

​​​​​​​About You

Here at Cornerstone, we recruit on Values and transferrable skills; we're more interested in what you as a person will bring to our team. We'll pay you for your training and will even fund your SVQ qualification too!

​​​​​​​All we’ll need you to bring is: -

• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A positive approach to learning
• A drive to improve the lives of the individuals you support
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns

As we're committed to providing the best around the clock care and support possible, the shift patterns for these opportunities will fall between the hours of 0700-2100 hours and will include weekend and public holiday working on a rotational basis.

​​​​​​​What are you waiting for? Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you!

Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Stephen Cuthew on stephen.cuthew@cornerstone.org.uk.

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you’re successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare as required for SSSC registration.

We will need you to register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting your employment with us.